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(Message started by: esex_tony on Feb 4^th, 2007, 7:57pm)

Title: rusty rear wheel arches
Post by esex_tony on Feb 4^th, 2007, 7:57pm

hi i live in basildon essex..
does anybody know of a good bodyshop in essex ,london or kent that can replace wheel arches..
also is it best to replace more than repair

Title: Re: rusty rear wheel arches
Post by Baz on Feb 4^th, 2007, 11:34pm

Tony... depends how bad they are, mine had a bit on the near side and a good 10 minutes with a wire brush and a tin of touch up did the trick. Did the quick repair 15 months ago and still no sign of any rust coming through. Get the wheel off and the liner out of the arch and do a thorough job. Post some pics as well!!

Baz

Title: Re: rusty rear wheel arches
Post by jonnycab on Feb 5^th, 2007, 12:29am

Hi tony.....you're not that far from me....I'm in Wickford.

Can't say I've used many body shops in the area, but there are plenty of them about.

Best thing to do is visit a few & get some quotes ;)

Not sure of how much the average charge is, but about five years ago a guy in Goatsmoor Lane, Billericay repaired & resprayed the rear O/S wheel arch (after someone backed into it) on my old Scorp for £200.
I had it back the same day, & it looked perfect (bigger body shops were quoting £900 plus to do it as an insurance job) :)

Title: Re: rusty rear wheel arches
Post by Daven on Feb 5^th, 2007, 8:03am

Hi Tony - I know a guy in Bexleyheath/Erith - works out a garage, but did a great job on mine and didn't charge the earth!

PM me if you want his details ;)

Dave

Title: Re: rusty rear wheel arches
Post by esex_tony on Feb 5^th, 2007, 5:50pm

my arches are bad there are bits of rusty metal that have sttarted to come offwhen you wash it ..
daven i will get back to you on your man in bexleyheath